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C&C Group Plc
31 August 2023
Directorate Changes
Chris Browne OBE and Sarah Newbitt appointed Independent
Non-Executive Directors
Dublin, London | 31 August 2023: C&C Group plc ('C&C' or
the 'Group'), a leading, vertically integrated premium drinks
company which manufactures, markets and distributes branded beer,
cider, wine, spirits and soft drinks across the UK and Ireland, is
pleased to announce the appointments of Chris Browne OBE and Sarah
Newbitt as independent Non-Executive Directors.
The appointments of Chris, effective 2 October, and Sarah,
effective today, follow a thorough recruitment process led by the
Nomination Committee, with the support of an independent executive
search firm. Chris brings vast experience managing complex
consumer-facing operations to C&C, while Sarah brings extensive
consumer goods sector and supply chain expertise, together with
developing and implementing sustainability strategies.
Chris Browne OBE
Chris Browne has held a number of senior leadership and
executive roles within the aviation and travel industries. Chris
first served as Managing Director of First Choice Airways, which
included overseeing a customer-focused transformation programme.
She subsequently directed and managed a successful merger with
Thomson Airways before being appointed to execute a similar project
for parent company, TUI Group plc. In 2016, Chris joined EasyJet
plc and served as Chief Operating Officer until 2019.
Chris is currently a Non-Executive Director of UK homebuilders,
Vistry Group plc, infrastructure, construction and property
development services business, Kier Group plc and Constellium, a
NYSE-listed aluminium products manufacturer headquartered in Paris.
Chris has a Doctorate of Science (Honorary) for Leadership in
Management and was awarded an OBE for services to aviation in
2013.
Sarah Newbitt
Sarah Newbitt spent the majority of her executive career with
Unilever, one of the world's largest consumer goods companies. Over
the course of 25 years in Unilever, Sarah held various
international roles across operations and general management, and
gained substantial M&A integration experience. Her most recent
role was as Vice President Supply Chain of Unilever UK &
Ireland, a GBP2bn turnover business employing over 6,000
people.
Sarah is currently a Non-Executive Director of Ellab A/S, a
Danish validation and monitoring solutions provider, and a
Non-Executive Director and Chair of the Remuneration Committee of
High Value Manufacturing Catapult, a group of research, development
and innovation centres transforming UK manufacturing.
Ralph Findlay, C&C Group Executive Chair, commented: "We are
delighted to welcome Chris and Sarah to the Board and look forward
to drawing on their diverse and extensive public company expertise
across operations, logistics, international consumer goods, supply
chain management and sustainability, for the benefit of the Group
in the years ahead."
Chris Browne OBE, commented: "With its iconic brands and leading
distribution platform, I'm excited to join the Board of C&C and
look forward to sharing my expertise and contributing to the next
phase of development for the Group."
Sarah Newbitt, commented: "I am pleased to be joining the Board
of C&C and contributing to the company's future strategy and
growth, especially in the areas of operations and
sustainability."
This announcement is made in accordance with Listing Rule 9.6.11
and there is no further information to be disclosed pursuant to
Listing Rule 9.6.13.
ENDS
Contacts
C&C Group plc
Riona Heffernan, Finance and Investor Relations Director
Email: riona.heffernan@candcgroup.ie
UK & International Media
Richard Hayhoe
Email: richard.hayhoe@candcgroup.com
Investors, Analysts & Irish Media
FTI Consulting
Jonathan Neilan / Paddy Berkery / Aline Oliveira
Tel: +353 86 231 4135 / +353 86 6025988 / +353 83 8331644
Email: CandCGroup@fticonsulting.com
About C&C Group plc
C&C Group plc is a leading, vertically integrated premium
drinks company which manufactures, markets and distributes branded
beer, cider, wine, spirits, and soft drinks across the UK and
Ireland.
-- C&C Group's portfolio of owned/exclusive brands include:
Bulmers, the leading Irish cider brand; Tennent's, the leading
Scottish beer brand; Magners the premium international cider brand;
as well as a range of fast-growing, premium and craft ciders and
beers, such as Heverlee, Menabrea, Five Lamps and Orchard Pig.
C&C exports its Magners and Tennent's brands to over 40
countries worldwide.
-- C&C Group has owned brand and contract
manufacturing/packing operations in Co. Tipperary, Ireland and
Glasgow, Scotland.
-- C&C is the No.1 drinks distributor to the UK and Ireland
hospitality sectors. Operating through the Matthew Clark, Bibendum,
Tennent's and Bulmers Ireland brands, the Group has a market
leading range, scale and reach including an intimate understanding
of the markets it serves. Together this provides a key
route-to-market for major international beverage companies.
C&C Group is a FTSE 250 company headquartered in Dublin and
is listed on the London Stock Exchange (LSE: CCR)
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